Owner of Rebekah Scott Designs, husband discuss business journeys and ‘how we money’

Owner of Rebekah Scott Designs, husband discuss business journeys and ‘how we money’   It all started with cutting up curtains. It’s a true story, but it also contains a metaphor that any entrepreneur could relate to. “At one point, I ran out of money for supplies,” said Rebekah Scott regarding the origins of her handmade purse […]

Decoding Cyber Coverage: Navigating Claims, Policy Options and Their Impact on FI Bond and D&O Decisions with Curt Smallbrock

Decoding Cyber Coverage: Navigating Claims, Policy Options and Their Impact on FI Bond and D&O Decisions with Curt Smallbrock Decoding Cyber Coverage: Navigating Claims, Policy Options and Their Impact on FI Bond and D&O Decisions with Curt Smallbrock, Community Bankers Financial Services During the Fall Directors & Management Conference community bankers will choose to attend three [...]

Michael Dummer, South Dakota Division of Banking, on Key Risks In Banking

Michael Dummer, Deputy Director of the South Dakota Division of Banking, will be Discussing Key Risks in Banking at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference! Michael Dummer, Deputy Director of the South Dakota Division of Banking, will be Discussing Key Risks in Banking at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference! During the Fall [...]

Eric Henderson, Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, SDSU, will be Delivering the Feature Presentation at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference

Eric Henderson, Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, SDSU, will be Delivering the Feature Presentation at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference! Eric Henderson, Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, SDSU, will be Delivering the Feature Presentation at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference! In the presentation "Building a TEAM," Eric Henderson, Head Coach of [...]

Nick Podhradsky to Present at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference

Nick Podhradsky to Present at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference Nick Podhradsky, Executive Vice President at SBS Cybersecurity, will be presenting at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference! In the presentation "Building a Fraud-Savvy Bank Customer," Nick will discuss strategies for empowering customers to recognize and prevent fraud. He will cover the [...]

Joe Santos to Present at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference

Joe Santos, Director and Professor of Economics, to Present at Fall Directors & Management Conference Joe Santos, Director and Professor of Economics at the Ness School of Management and Economics at SDSU, will be presenting at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference! In his presentation titled "Price Stability, Full Employment, and the Supply of [...]

Doug Johnson, Ag Advisor & Strategist, to Present at Fall Directors & Management Conference

Doug Johnson, Ag Advisor & Strategist, to Present at Fall Directors & Management Conference Doug Johnson, ag advisor and strategist, will be presenting at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference taking place October 16-17, 2024 in Sioux Falls.  Ag Disruptors: Beware of Complacency  Join Doug for a discussion on current trends and underlying challenges [...]

A Season of Gratitude and Resilience for South Dakota’s Community Bankers

— Jodi Eich, Chairwoman of ICBSD, Vice Chair and Chief Operating Officer, Rivers Edge Bank As we enter the fall season, I find myself reflecting with immense gratitude. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the chairwoman of ICBSD, for the unwavering dedication of our board members—past and present—and for the incredible staff […]

Standing Strong for Community Banks – Now More Than Ever

— Josh Hogue, ICBSD Immediate Past Chairman, President of Reliabank, ICBA Federal Delegate As we look ahead to the upcoming election season, I want to remind everyone how critical it is that we elect candidates who understand and support community banking. Community banks have long been the bedrock of local economies, offering personalized service, providing small […]

Rowing Together: How Jodi Eich and Rivers Edge Bank’s Mantra Shape Mentorship and Leadership

“If you row someone across the river, you will get there yourself.” This phrase is more than just words—it’s visible throughout the bank, from the boardroom to workstations, serving as a constant reminder of the bank’s core values. This simple yet profound statement forms the very foundation of Rivers Edge’s culture, embodying the essence of […]

Data Analytics

BHG Financial Institution Network Embracing data analytics offers community banks a strategic opportunity to increase revenues and further support their communities. By thoroughly reviewing internal customer data, a bank may enhance customer engagement, improve underwriting, boost marketing results, and more. However, smaller banks may not have the resources to audit and interpret customer data as […]

Contract for Deed Sellers, Read Up on Regulation Z

— Charles Gullickson, Dixie Hieb, and Keith Gauer, Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP Contracts for deed are a mechanism by which the owner of real property may provide seller financing to a buyer to facilitate the sale of real property. On August 13, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an “Advisory Opinion” […]